N. B., "The Coming Man A Tragedy" manuscript, 1859
1 volume
Artist "N. B." created this series of seven captioned illustrations and dedicated it to John L. Flagg in 1859. Titled "The Coming Man A Tragedy," the line drawings follow a woman's courtship beginning with the receipt of a letter from a potential suitor, her preparations for his visit, and the suitors' subsequent cancelling of the event.
Artist "N. B." created this series of seven captioned pen and ink drawings and dedicated the volume to John L. Flagg in 1859. Titled "The Coming Man A Tragedy," the line drawings follow a woman's courtship beginning with the receipt of a letter from a potential suitor, her preparations for his visit, and the suitors' subsequent cancelling of the event.
The woman in the story received a letter from "Mr. Jones," stating that he would be coming soon; she then practiced songs he liked, made his favorite pudding, prepared a room, and dressed nice, only to receive a letter stating that he could not come.
The volume's title was created with letters shaped like humans and horses.